Translated by Arthur Waley. 5.5" x 8", 262 pages, paperback. Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is one of the most important and profound texts of world literature. The book is divided into eighty-one short sections that are both eloquent and inspiring. This edition of Arthur Waley's definitive translation includes a comprehensive introduction, commentary, and notes section and offers the reader a perfect introduction.